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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
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Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 33 34 29 119
Phoenix SunsSuns 23 43 37 32 135

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns took care of the Spurs 135-119. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.